Dinner Party Yogurt Cake

🥘 Ingredients

• granulated sugar 200 g
• orange zest 1
• whole plain yogurt 125 g
• eggs 3 large
• vanilla 1 tsp
• all-purpose or cake flour 180 g
• baking powder 2 tsp
• salt ¼ tsp
• canola oil ½ cup
• Grand Marnier 2 Tbsp
• orange juice 2 Tbsp
• superfine sugar 50 g
• apricot jam or marmalade ¾ cup
• rum or water 2 tsp

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan .
2. 2

   Combine the 2 jars of granulated sugar and orange zest in a bowl and, using your fingertips, rub them together to distribute the citrus oils.
3. 3

   Whisk the 1 jar of whole plain yogurt and room temperature eggs together. Add the zesty sugar and vanilla and whisk to thoroughly combine. Add the 3 jars of all-purpose or cake flour , baking powder , and salt and whisk just to combine. Add the 1 jar of canola oil and whisk just until homogeneous.
4. 4

   Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes , or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. 5

   Prepare the soaking syrup by heating the Grand Marnier and orange juice in a microwave until warm, but not hot. Stir in the superfine sugar to dissolve. Drizzle this over the cake while still warm.
6. 6

   To make the glaze, warm the apricot jam or marmalade with the rum or water over low heat. Strain. Brush into the cake once it has cooled to room temperature.
7. 7

   Note: This recipe can be made in an 8-inch springform or a 9-inch round cake pan. A 9-inch cake will only take around 30 to 35 minutes to take, whereas and 8-inch round will take closer to 40 and medium loaf between 35 and 45 minutes.